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FOP Meeting Minutes – January, 2015

Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of January 13, 2015 (.pdf). Powered by Conduit Mobile Read More »

Use of Force – A Sergeant’s Perspective

“Use of force”, three words that have become the center of debates across the country in this time of heavy scrutiny, and second guessing of law enforcement actions.  They are also three words that are an everyday reality and part… Read More »

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

  A message from FOP National Secretary Pat Yoes    FOP Members, In light of recent negativity directed toward law enforcement nationally, there is a need to show law enforcement officers that our citizens recognize the difficult and sometimes impossible… Read More »

November and December 2014 Minutes

Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of November 11, 2014 (.pdf). Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of December 9, 2014 (.pdf). Powered by Conduit Mobile   Read More »

2014 FOP Cops and Kids Santa Breakfast

  On Saturday, December 13, 2014, the Crescent City Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, in conjunction with Commander Gary Marchese and the New Orleans Police Department's Third District, hosted a pancake breakfast with Santa for area students under… Read More »

Upcoming Webinars

FLETC Informer Webinar Series 1. Use of Force Legal Refresher 2-hour webinar presented by Tim Miller, FLETC Legal Division This course will cover the Fourth Amendment's objective reasonableness test for seizing free  citizens. It will cover the United States Supreme… Read More »

Thanks to Capt. Louie Dabdoub and Lt. Julie Lea

The leadership of the FOP Crescent City Lodge is always looking for ways to help the men and women of the New Orleans Police Department.  Thanks to Capt. Louis Dabdoub (Ret.) and Lt. Julie Lea, the FOP was able to… Read More »

FOP Meeting Minutes – October, 2014

Click here to view the minutes from the FOP meeting of October 14, 2014 (.pdf). Powered by Conduit Mobile   Read More »

Job Opportunity for FOP Members

Former NOPD officer Chad Perez has asked that we assist him in getting the word out regarding job opportunities for current and retired police officers.  While current NOPD officers are prohibited from for a security firm, other departments may allow… Read More »

Lieutenants Exam – November 15, 2014

The 2014 NOPD Lieutenants Exam will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014.  Be sure to attend the last FOP Lieutenants Exam prep class on November 1, 2014.  Capt. Dabdoub and Lt. Lea will be focusing on the in-basket portion… Read More »

Confused about NOPD Payroll Taxes?

  Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge No. 2 (LA 002)    October 21, 2014       Confused about NOPD Payroll Tax?    The Fraternal Order of Police has received a number of phone calls from members concerned… Read More »

FOP Legislator of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE HONORS LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR     Lt. Darrell Basco of the Louisiana State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police last night presented state Rep. Joe Lopinto with… Read More »

FOP Newsletter – October 2014

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BWC Webinar

On October 9, 2014, the National Fraternal Order of Police Labor Services Division conducted a webinar on issues relative to the use of body worn cameras (BWC) in law enforcement.  NFOP President Chuck Canterbury formed a working group to study… Read More »

FOP Lieutenants Exam Prep Class Final Session

    Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge No. 2 (LA 002)    October 10, 2014       FOP Lieutenants' Exam Prep Class Final Session - Saturday, November 1, 2014  The Fraternal Order of Police will hold the… Read More »

FOP Meeting Minutes – July August September 2014

Click below to view the minutes from the FOP meetings for July, August, and September 2014: JULY 2014 AUGUST 2014 SEPTEMBER 2014 Read More »

OIPM Mediation

I recently had the opportunity to participate in the first NOPD complaint handled through the OIPM mediation process.  In short, it appeared to be a fair process and I think that all parties were satisfied with the result. All FOP… Read More »

Rumors Concerning Civil Service Reform and Pension System Are Wrong

Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge No. 2 (LA 002) June 13, 2014 Rumors Concerning Civil Service Reform and Pension System Are Wrong Yesterday, the FOP began receiving numerous phone calls, emails and texts seeking answers to rumors being spread about… Read More »

FOP Meeting Minutes – June 2014

Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge (LA 002) June 13, 2014 FOP MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 2014 CLICK HERE TO READ FULL MEETING MINUTES <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pkHPmm01A_OVE36ynhPAJ0rm6rSuqeOHmU5tn11h_i1qg-t9ZWN3X5-g_reKCn_AIeabq…==> MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FOP NAMES NEW COMMITTEE CHAIRS FOP President Walter Powers named three new committee chairs,… Read More »

Protect our Rights under the Civil Service System

Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge No. 2 (LA 002) June 11, 2014 FOP MEMBERS - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT To Protect our Rights under the Civil Service System Civil Service Commission Meeting – Thursday, June 12, 2014 10:00am – City… Read More »

MPERS Board of Trustee Election

Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge (LA 002) June 9, 2014 MPERS Board of Trustee Election The Municipal Police Employees Retirement System (MPERS) is conducting an election for District III Trustee right now for the system’s Board of Trustees. Only active, commissioned NOPD members… Read More »

FOP Meeting Reminder-Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Fraternal Order of Police Crescent City Lodge No. 2 (LA 002) June 09, 2014 FOP MEETING REMINDER - TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2014 The next monthly meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge, will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The… Read More »

FOP Settles Overtime Lawsuit

FOP SETTLES OVERTIME LAWSUIT  If you have questions about anything in the below article, please contact Jim Gallagher at (504) 442-4050 or by reply email. Attorneys for the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge (FOP) have entered into a settlement agreement… Read More »

OPSE Obstacles

City running into obstacles with new police detail system http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/8669079-148/city-running-into-obstacles-with Struggling to enlist New Orleans police officers for some off-duty detail work under a new city-run system that many cops revile, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s office plans to ask the City Council to… Read More »

FOP Meeting Reminder – Tonight

FOP MEETING REMINDER - TONIGHT The next monthly meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police, Crescent City Lodge, will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.  The meeting will be held at our regular meeting location, the Lakeview Presbyterian Church meeting hall, located at 5914 Canal… Read More »