FOP Benefits Guide
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world’s largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with over 377,000 members in …
Michigan FOP Members
The State Lodge of Michigan was formed in 1939 and is proud to be one of Michigan’s largest and oldest law enforcement organizations. We have a membership of over 10,000 members organized in 54 lodges located throughout the State. The F.O.P. is recognized as the VOICE of law enforcement in Michigan.
Learn about what FOP does for you.
Member Benefits
Scholarship 2025
The Michigan FOP Foundation Scholarship is now open for submissions. New for 2025, we are awarding three separate prizes of …
FOP Union College Benefit
100% Online – Study from the comfort of your home, no matter how chilly it gets outside.Over 150 Degree Programs – From …
Member of the Year
The Herb Adams Award is presented annually to the FOP Member (Active or Associate) for his/her outstanding service to their respective Lodge.
| Year | Name | Lodge |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | David A. Willis Jr. | Central Macomb Lodge #187 |
| 2019 | Mark Porter | Motor City Lodge #188 |
| 2018 | Michael Sauger | Christopher M Wouters Lodge #124 |
| 2016 | Kevin Sommers | National Trustee (posthumously) |
| 2015 | Debbie Swofford | State Auxiliary President |
| 2014 | Ron Rutherford | Arrowhead Lodge #126 |
| 2013 | John Buczek | State Lodge |
| 2012 | Brian Harris | Charles D Hammond Lodge #99 |
Officer of the Year
| Year | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lisa Freres | Muskegon County |
| Chad Petersen | Sheriff Detectives | |
| Matt Schultz |
| 2017 | Andrew Jenkins | Eaton County |
| Sheriff Deputy |
| 2016 | Tom Schmidt | Muskegon County |
| Sheriff Deputy |
| 2015 | Joel Dobris | Detroit Police Officer |
| 2014 | Andrea Carlson | Grand Blanc TWP. Officers |
| Lindsay Witthuhn |