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  • NJFOP initiated bill protecting our privacy passes the Senate 36-0

    NJFOP initiated bill protecting our privacy passes the Senate 36-0

    Yesterday, Senate Bill No. 1447 passed the Senate by a 36-0 vote. The bill is now headed directly to the Assembly for a floor vote. This NJFOP-initiated bill that is co-sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Dawn Adieggo prohibits persons, State and local agencies, and businesses from posting or publishing on the Internet the home addresses or unpublished home telephone numbers of law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers. The bill, which was amended in committee, makes it a…


  • NJEA does not speak for NJFOP on Pensions

    NJEA does not speak for NJFOP on Pensions

    (TRENTON) Yesterday the New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police President Robert W. Fox made it clear that his members have not signed off on nor agreed with the alleged deal struck between Governor Chris Christie and the NJEA. “The NJEA does not speak for or make deals for the police regarding our pensions and health benefits,” said Fox. Fox added, “Governor Christie has never asked for input nor shown the police any respect during his tenure.” The NJFOP points out…


  • Sign the Petition to Save the Lebanon (Hunterdon County) Workers Compensation Court!

    Sign the Petition to Save the Lebanon (Hunterdon County) Workers Compensation Court!

    Brothers and Sisters: Below is a link to a Petition to save the Lebanon (Hunterdon County) Workers Compensation Court. The closing of this Court may be the first salvo at reducing the number of Workers Compensation Courts from 15 Statewide to a smaller number which will have a negative impact on injured workers. Please read below and click onto the link to sign the Petition. Robert W. Fox State FOP President Sign the Petition to Save the Lebanon (Hunterdon County)…


  • FOP LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR MARCH, 2015

    FOP LEGISLATIVE UPDATE FOR MARCH, 2015

    Brothers and Sisters: Below are critical pieces of legislation moving through the New Jersey Legislature. At the of the writing of this report (March 24, 2015), the New Jersey State Legislature is in the midst of the 2014 – 2015 Legislative Session. The current session ends in January 2016. Compared to past Legislative Sessions, the current session is proving to be one of the busiest for law enforcement matters. Robert W. Fox State FOP President In addition to ongoing pension…


  • 62nd National FOP Conference and Exposition being held August 9-13, 2015

    62nd National FOP Conference and Exposition being held August 9-13, 2015

    August 9-13, 2015, the National Fraternal Order of Police will conduct its 62nd National Conference and Exposition at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA, where we were founded. Hosted by the Pennsylvania State Lodge, this event represents one hundred years of professional law enforcement experience for the largest and oldest law enforcement labor organization in the United States. We anticipate a large gathering to celebrate our 100th Anniversary. The National Fraternal Order of Police holds a National…