National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)

Meet Twinkie, the NYPD K-9 with a nose for hidden electronics. Twinkie works alongside the NYPD’s Financial Crimes Task Force, helping investigators locate electronic devices that could hold key evidence in financial crime investigations. From tracking suspects to sniffing out hidden technology, K-9s have some pretty specialized skills. Twinkie’s just another reminder that police work takes all kinds of talent. #NYPD #PoliceK9 #K9Life #LawEnforcement #FOPStrong Credit: @nytimes & @emmab929 Used for informational purposes.

When the suspect starts doing your job for you. Can’t remember the last time that happened. Credit: @thriftingtreasurepage, used for informational purposes. #LawEnforcement #PoliceHumor #Sheriff #FOP

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What does it take to serve a community as a law enforcement officer? Two members of the National Fraternal Order of Police’s staff are getting a closer look. Amber Hewitt, an administrative assistant in the FOP’s Wellness Division, and Savannah Nelson, who manages social media for the National FOP’s platforms, are attending the Wilson County Sheriff’s Citizen Academy in Tennessee to learn more about the work officers do every day. Through conversations with unit leaders, behind-the-scenes tours, demonstrations and ride-alongs, they’ll see firsthand the responsibilities, challenges and community connections that come with the job. The experience offers a valuable perspective on the profession they support and helps ensure the work they do on behalf of the National FOP is informed by a better understanding of the people behind the badge. #FOP #LawEnforcement #CitizenAcademy #WilsonCounty

FOP Manuel Trenary Lodge 13 is highlighting Deputy Puffenbarger of the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office for visiting a Pre-K class at Shenandoah Valley Child Development Center during Community Helpers Week. Visits like these give young students an opportunity to meet the people who help keep their communities safe and learn more about the role of law enforcement. Thank you to Deputy Puffenbarger and Rockingham County for taking the time to connect with these students. Source: Shenandoah Valley Child Development Center, used for informational purposes. #FOP #LawEnforcement #CommunityHelpers #CommunityEngagement

Every shift brings another opportunity to learn something, help someone, or become a better officer. #LawEnforcement #FOP #Professionalism

Human smuggling doesn’t always happen at the border. Sometimes, it happens right in our neighborhoods. Stash houses can be hidden in plain sight, with people being held or transported as part of human smuggling operations. If something seems suspicious, don’t ignore it. Report your concerns to local law enforcement and let investigators follow up. Awareness can make a difference. #HumanSmuggling #PublicSafety #CommunityAwareness #LawEnforcement #FOPStrong Credit: @copcommissioner Used for informational purposes.

Not every police escort is about a procession. Sometimes, it’s about bringing someone home for the last time. In March 2022, officers escorted Ryan home on hospice care. At just 35 years old, he took his final breath 22 days later. For his family, that escort became a memory they would carry forever. A reminder that sometimes, the smallest acts of compassion mean everything to the people going through the hardest moments of their lives. Thank you to the officers who helped give Ryan and his family that moment. #LawEnforcement #CompassionInAction #PoliceFamily #CommunityPolicing #FOPStrong Credit: @whitneylynallen Used for informational purposes.

After nearly three decades of saving, fundraising and planning, the Fraternal Order of Police Cambridge-Dorchester Lodge 27 has broken ground on a new lodge in Cambridge, Maryland. The lodge has been without a building of its own since 2010. Now, its 137 members are working toward a permanent home where officers can gather, spend time with colleagues, celebrate with their families and decompress after difficult shifts. The approximately $625,000 project is funded largely through state grants and fundraising, with the lodge working to secure the remaining support needed to complete construction and furnish the building. For Lodge 27 President Thomas Hurley, the goal is bigger than a building. It is giving officers a place of their own, a place to connect, support one another and feel at home among their fellow officers. Source: WBOC, used for informational purposes. #FOP #LawEnforcement #Maryland #PoliceSupport #OfficerWellness

McKinney Police Association FOP Lodge #107 is celebrating its members after a first-place overall finish at the Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills Championship. Michael Dupuy, Donnie Williams, Chad Hoya and Mike Davis, representing the McKinney Police Department and West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, earned the top team finish in the competition. Police motorcycle skills require precision, control and extensive practice. Congratulations to these officers on their accomplishment and for representing their agencies and the law enforcement profession. Source: McKinney Police Association FOP Lodge #107 and Gulf Coast Police Motorcycle Skills Championship, used for informational purposes. #McKinneyFOP #PoliceMotorcycle #LawEnforcement #FOP #PoliceSkills

A little patience and a good example can shape someone's entire career. Never underestimate your influence. #LawEnforcement #FOP #PoliceMentorship

Even the best K9s need a little practice making waves. Pasco Sheriff's Office K9s joined a multi-agency water acclimation training at Adventure Island, building confidence around water and preparing for situations they may encounter in the field. From tracking missing people to apprehending suspects, these K9s train for the unexpected. That includes learning to navigate the water with confidence. Because when the call comes, preparation matters. #PoliceK9 #K9Training #LawEnforcement #OfficerSafety #FOPStrong Credit: @pascosheriffsoffice Used for informational purposes.

One woman on the ice, representing Nashville Metro Police, and holding her own at the Battle of the Badges. Shoutout to Officer Courtney Bove for hitting the ice at Bridgestone Arena alongside Nashville Fire for a little friendly competition. We love seeing officers show up, represent, and remind everyone that the badge comes with plenty of personality. #BattleOfTheBadges #NashvillePolice #WomenInLawEnforcement #LawEnforcement #FOPStrong Credit: @nashvillewomenshockey Used for informational purposes.

Injured police K-9s in Michigan will have greater access to emergency air transport under a new statewide program connecting them with specialized veterinary care. North Flight Aero Med is joining Corewell Health Aero Med and Michigan State University’s Veterinary Medical Center to help transport critically ill or injured police dogs when they need urgent treatment. For K-9 teams, getting to specialized care quickly can be critical. This partnership adds another resource to help these working dogs receive the care they need after being injured in the line of duty. Source: 9&10 News, used for informational purposes. #LawEnforcement #PoliceK9 #K9Unit #Michigan #FirstResponders

The Maryland Transportation Authority Police are mourning the loss of K9 Nelly, an explosives detection dog who spent six years helping protect Marylanders alongside her handler, Senior Officer Amereihn. Nelly joined the MDTA Police in 2020 after graduating from the TSA Explosives Detection Canine School. Throughout her service, she helped safeguard MDTA facilities and BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, becoming a valued member of the department’s K9 Unit. Away from work, Nelly loved playing fetch and spending time with her Kong toy. To Senior Officer Amereihn and the Amereihn family, she was more than a working dog. She was a loyal companion and a member of the family. Thank you, Nelly, for six years of dedicated service. Rest easy. Source: Maryland Transportation Authority Police, used for informational purposes. #K9Nelly #PoliceK9 #MarylandLawEnforcement #NeverForgotten #FOP

On the difficult days, remember the people who needed you and the difference you were able to make. #LawEnforcement #FOP #OfficerAppreciation

From the basketball court to the police academy. NBA Hall of Famer Amar’e Stoudemire has graduated from the police academy in Miami and is preparing to begin a new chapter in public service. A remarkable career on the court, and now a new opportunity to serve his community in a different way. Congratulations on this next chapter. #AmareStoudemire #LawEnforcement #PoliceAcademy #PublicService #FOPStrong Credit: @abcnews Used for informational purposes.

Sometimes we think we’re the ones saving them. Then they end up saving us right back. #PoliceK9 #K9Life #WorkingDog #LawEnforcement #FOPStrong Credit: Tyler McCoy and K9 Arlo Used for informational purposes.

Being a law enforcement officer means your actions carry weight, on duty and off. The people around you notice how you treat others, how you carry yourself and whether your actions match your words. Be the kind of person others can look up to, with or without the badge. Source: Ken Bradley Fit, used for informational purposes. #LawEnforcement #Leadership #LeadByExample #FOP

Members of Arkansas State Park Rangers Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #77 gathered at the Ozark Folk Center range on October 23 for retired officer firearms qualifications. The gathering brought retired officers together at the range, maintaining a connection with their fellow members and the law enforcement community. The FOP continues to connect officers across every stage of their careers, including those who have retired from active service. Source: Arkansas State Park Rangers Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #77, used for informational purposes. #ArkansasFOP #FOP #RetiredOfficers #LawEnforcement #FOPFamily