The Fraternal Order Of Police is
the oldest and largest law enforcement organization in the world. Founded in 1915, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the FOP has
grown to over 310,000 members with affiliate lodges in Canada and Ireland.
Over 1,000 of the 2,100 lodges operate under collective bargaining
agreements.
The Robert J. King Memorial Lodge #119 was chartered in 1998 to represent the officers of
the Hyattsville City Police Department in the State of Maryland. Our membership consists of both active and retired officers
from the City of Hyattsville Police Department.
FOP Lodge 119 has a membership of 35 active members that have made a commitment
to community service.
- In 2001 FOP 119 obtained a $50,000 grant that assisted the City of Hyattsville with constructing
an Iron fence near an apartment complex that was in a high robbery area. Effectively reducing crime in the area.
- In 1999 FOP 119 started the annual Santa Ride that takes Santa through the city for young
and old to enjoy.
- In 2003 FOP 119 expanded the Santa Program to include the Annual Sonny Fraizure Toy Drive
and the Santa with a Badge shopping program.
- In 2004 FOP 119 touched the lives of over 130 less fortunate children
and their families with our holiday programs.
- In 2004 FOP 119 held a community carnival in an area of our city that suffers from a higher
crime rate. This brought a positive commuity event to the area and the City we serve.
