MISSOURI FOP LODGE 15
Presidents Message
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| EASTERN MISSOURI COALITION OF POLICE |
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A “Members Up Organization.” Those words are the very foundation of the Fraternal Order of Police. It’s
our creed; it’s what we’re about. Every member of leadership from the local level through the national level of
the FOP is either a current law enforcement officer or a retired law enforcement officer. As such, knowing
what’s needed for the rank-and-file officers has always and will continue to be, our premise.
As I take the Office of President, we find ourselves venturing into new, unchartered waters in Missouri for law
enforcement officers. We’ve waited 60 plus years for the right to bargain collectively and that time has finally
arrived. Lodge 15 has dedicated much of its resources toward that goal, and we are seeing successes
throughout the region as a result. We will continue to do so.
Of course, our goal does not come without challenges. As you would expect, we have faced those challenges
head on, with only one purpose in mind- fair representation for all police officers, without retribution or fear of
retaliation. We take those challenges seriously and we have fought them with hard work and diligence on the
part of dedicated members within our ranks. For those who wish to discipline officers for seeking out their
constitutional rights, I issue this strong warning: be careful in your actions, as we will defend our rights and our
members’ rights with all of our resources. Nothing less.
At the Lodge, we have assembled and retain a legal staff, working full time within our office and exclusively
handling the business of the Lodge. The Lodge’s legal counselors have successfully argued cases all the way to
the Supreme Court and save countless officers’ careers on a daily basis. Their expertise has furthered
collective bargaining throughout the State of Missouri and they have fostered long lasting relationships with
other labor organizations, further advancing our cause.
As both the President of Lodge 15 and a longtime member myself, it is my desire to see that we remain strong,
financially secure, and have the best benefits which each of our members so richly deserve. Your Executive
Board, who were elected by the membership, have committed themselves to your expectations and they act on
your instructions. I can't say enough about the time and effort they expend to accomplish the business of the
Lodge and I am in their debt, relying heavily on their years of leadership experience.
As we move forward as a Lodge, our intent is also to return to some of the old ways which might have been
forgotten, such as involving members from throughout our region in decision making, goal setting, and also
bringing the families back together here at the Lodge. In other words, getting back to the basics which have
made us the largest and proudest police labor organization in the State of Missouri.
In closing, I wish to thank each and every one of you for the chance to hold office in the greatest police
organization this nation has to offer. I am humbled and give my solemn vow to carry out the members’ wishes
to the very best of my ability. Stay safe out there and please do not hesitate to contact me.
our creed; it’s what we’re about. Every member of leadership from the local level through the national level of
the FOP is either a current law enforcement officer or a retired law enforcement officer. As such, knowing
what’s needed for the rank-and-file officers has always and will continue to be, our premise.
As I take the Office of President, we find ourselves venturing into new, unchartered waters in Missouri for law
enforcement officers. We’ve waited 60 plus years for the right to bargain collectively and that time has finally
arrived. Lodge 15 has dedicated much of its resources toward that goal, and we are seeing successes
throughout the region as a result. We will continue to do so.
Of course, our goal does not come without challenges. As you would expect, we have faced those challenges
head on, with only one purpose in mind- fair representation for all police officers, without retribution or fear of
retaliation. We take those challenges seriously and we have fought them with hard work and diligence on the
part of dedicated members within our ranks. For those who wish to discipline officers for seeking out their
constitutional rights, I issue this strong warning: be careful in your actions, as we will defend our rights and our
members’ rights with all of our resources. Nothing less.
At the Lodge, we have assembled and retain a legal staff, working full time within our office and exclusively
handling the business of the Lodge. The Lodge’s legal counselors have successfully argued cases all the way to
the Supreme Court and save countless officers’ careers on a daily basis. Their expertise has furthered
collective bargaining throughout the State of Missouri and they have fostered long lasting relationships with
other labor organizations, further advancing our cause.
As both the President of Lodge 15 and a longtime member myself, it is my desire to see that we remain strong,
financially secure, and have the best benefits which each of our members so richly deserve. Your Executive
Board, who were elected by the membership, have committed themselves to your expectations and they act on
your instructions. I can't say enough about the time and effort they expend to accomplish the business of the
Lodge and I am in their debt, relying heavily on their years of leadership experience.
As we move forward as a Lodge, our intent is also to return to some of the old ways which might have been
forgotten, such as involving members from throughout our region in decision making, goal setting, and also
bringing the families back together here at the Lodge. In other words, getting back to the basics which have
made us the largest and proudest police labor organization in the State of Missouri.
In closing, I wish to thank each and every one of you for the chance to hold office in the greatest police
organization this nation has to offer. I am humbled and give my solemn vow to carry out the members’ wishes
to the very best of my ability. Stay safe out there and please do not hesitate to contact me.