Jus, Fidus, Libertatum

"Law is the Safeguard of Freedom"

Who is eligible to join?

• Any active law enforcement or Corrections Officer residing or assigned in Polk County Florida. 
• Any officer who has retired and left their agency in good standing.
• Any officer who is elegible for retirement and left left their agency in good standing. 

What is the process?

• Fill out an application available on our website, or request an application from a lodge member.  
• Submit your completed application with a check for $91.00 to the lodge secretary by mailing it to:

                     FOP Lodge #46

                     Attn: Lodge Secretary

                     P.O. Box 5295,

                     Lakeland, FL 33807-5295 

• Submit your completed application with a check for $91.00 to a lodge member.
• You will be voted on at the next scheduled board meeting.
• Once the board appoves your application, it will be voted on at the next scheduled general meeting.
• After your application is approved by the general membership, you will be sworn in at our next scheduled general meeting.

How do I pay my annual dues?

• Attach a check for $91.00 to the application you mail or give to a lodge member.
• If you are a member of the PCSO you can choose payroll deduction on your application. 

Applications are avialbe in both Word and PDF formats on this page.

Member Benefits:

• Up to $2,000.00 cash death benefit. Paid to the member’s designee.
• Legislative representation. The F.O.P. has been very successful in Tallahassee in enhancing law enforcement officer benefits and rights. 
• Use of our lodge buildng at a discounted rate.
• Monthly meetings with meals, as well as other lodge sponsored events throughout the year. 
• Lodge, District (Tampa Bay Area Lodges) and State Scholarship Programs. 
• Member discounts for a variety of goods and services. 
• Monthly newsletter. 

Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm.