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| Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (L to R) Anthony Q. & Alan R. |
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| You'll be missed 11.11.2010 |
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The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Brief History-
In 1915, the life of a policeman was bleak. In many communities they were forced to work 12 hour days, 365 days a year. Police officers didn't like it, but there was little they could do to change their working conditions. There were no organizations to make their voices heard; no other means to make their grievances known.
This soon changed, thanks to the courage and wisdom of two Pittsburgh patrol officers. Martin Toole and Delbert Nagle knew they must first organize police officers, like other labor interests, if they were to be successful in making life better for themselves and their fellow police officers. They and 21 others "who were willing to take a chance" met on May 14, 1915, and held the first meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police. So it began, a tradition of police officers representing police officers. The Fraternal Order of Police was given life by two dedicated police officers determined to better their profession and those who choose to protect and serve our communities, our states, and our country.
The FOP continues to grow because we have been true to the tradition and continued to build on it. The Fraternal Order of Police are proud professionals working on behalf of law enforcement officers from all ranks and levels of government (FOP Grand Lodge, 2004-2009).
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| Conservation Police Officers Lodge 114's Brief History-
The Lodge began as a social Lodge with 50 charter member on December 20, 2005. A decision was made to secure a voice in the future of our Officers and the FOP was the logical choice. The move was made possible by countless hours of work by many Officers, and also by the support of friends & colleagues who supported the professionalism of this proud organization.
The journey continued as the groundwork was set in place to move the Lodge from a social Lodge to a Labor Lodge almost 18 months later. In May of 2007 the PGC successfully completed a decertification from the American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees with the PFBC shortly to follow in July of 2007. The PGC and the PFBC were now officially recognized as a labor Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police
The first year of the fledging Lodge was a challenge as self-governance has many growing pains. Together with the unity of common goals the Officers of the PGC and the PFBC are continuing to build on the heritage of our predecessors; Conservation through Law Enforcement
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