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South Jordan Fraternal Order of Police

Utah Lodge # 016

"Proudly Serving the members of the South Jordan Police Department since August, 2003"
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Welcome to the official website of the

South Jordan Fraternal Order of Police

Lodge #016

 

Who we are:


The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than two thousand one hundred lodges and over 324,000 members. 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."®

History of the FOP:

A Brief History of the Fraternal Order of Police

In 1915, the life of a policeman was bleak. In many communities they were forced to work 12 hour days, 365 days a year. Police officers didn't like it, but there was little they could do to change their working conditions. There were no organizations to make their voices heard; no other means to make their grievances known.

This soon changed, thanks to the courage and wisdom of two Pittsburgh patrol officers. Martin Toole and Delbert Nagle knew they must first organize police officers, like other labor interests, if they were to be successful in making life better for themselves and their fellow police officers. They and 21 others "who were willing to take a chance" met on May 14, 1915, and held the first meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police. They formed Fort Pitt Lodge #1. They decided on this name due to the anti-union sentiment of the time. However, there was no mistaking their intentions. As they told their city mayor, Joe Armstrong, the FOP would be the means "to bring our aggrievances before the Mayor or Council and have many things adjusted that we are unable to present in any other way...we could get many things through our legislature that our Council will not, or cannot give us."

And so it began, a tradition of police officers representing police officers. The Fraternal Order of Police was given life by two dedicated police officers determined to better their profession and those who choose to protect and serve our communities, our states, and our country. It was not long afterward that Mayor Armstrong was congratulating the Fraternal Order of Police for their "strong influence in the legislatures in various states,...their considerate and charitable efforts" on behalf of the officers in need and for the FOP's "efforts at increasing the public confidence toward the police to the benefit of the peace, as well as the public."

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 90 years ago lives on with more than 2,100 local lodges and more than 325,000 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.

 

 
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All views and opinions expressed on this web site and forum are those of the SJ Fop Lodge or of the individual posting, and do not reflect opinions of the administration, staff, or members of the South Jordan City Police Department.

The Executive Board of the South Jordan Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #016:

Executive Board:

President: Josh Whatcott
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Vice-President: Gary Pavicic
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Secretary: Allen Crist
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Treasurer: Jonathan Campbell
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State Trustee: Tim Prince
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Committee Chairs:

Activities/Events Coordinator: Larimie Lancaster
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Fundraising Coordinator: Sam Winkler
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© 2007, 2008 SJFOP Lodge #016 | All rights reserved
All views and opinions expressed on this web site and forum are those of the SJ Fop Lodge or of the individual posting, and do not reflect opinions of the administration, staff, or members of the South Jordan City Police Department.

What are the benefits of being a member?

Why Join the Fraternal Order of Police?

 

 
© 2007, 2008 SJFOP Lodge #016 | All rights reserved
All views and opinions expressed on this web site and forum are those of the SJ Fop Lodge or of the individual posting, and do not reflect opinions of the administration, staff, or members of the South Jordan City Police Department.


Meeting Dates and Times

The South Jordan Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police meets on a monthly basis. We hold our meetings in the training room of the South Jordan Police Deparment at 5:00 p.m. on every second Thursday of the month (holidays excluded).  All members are welcome but not requried to attend.  We will hold occasional "general membership" meetings where all members are strongly encoraged to participate.  Keep an eye out here for the latest updates and information.
Membership applications, agendas for upcoming meetings, as well as minutes from our regular meetings can be found in our user forum.
Applications may also be downloaded here and are subject to the constitution and by-laws of SJFOP Lodge #016.
 
© 2007, 2008 SJFOP Lodge #016 | All rights reserved
All views and opinions expressed on this web site and forum are those of the SJ Fop Lodge or of the individual posting, and do not reflect opinions of the administration, staff, or members of the South Jordan City Police Department.

 

Access our new forums at: www.sjfop.org/forums


All users will be able to access the main boards, but only active members (in good standing) of the SJFOP Lodge will be able to access the members only (restricted) areas. Please ask if you have any questions.

 

 
© 2007, 2008 SJFOP Lodge #016 | All rights reserved
All views and opinions expressed on this web site and forum are those of the SJ Fop Lodge or of the individual posting, and do not reflect opinions of the administration, staff, or members of the South Jordan City Police Department.