The Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary is an ancillary organization of law enforcement officers. The Auxiliary is the only national support organization of its kind.

The Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary was organized to unite families of members of the Fraternal Order of Police; to promote their welfare socially, morally and intellectually; and to encourage them in all things pertaining to their good.

In 1920, a group of wives of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania police officers gathered to discuss issues concerning their husbands and their jobs. This was the birth of the first "FOP Ladies Auxiliary. "In 194l, Kathryn M. Milton became the first national president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Since that time the Auxiliary has grown to over 4,000 members in 184 subordinate auxiliaries representing 28 states.

In 1985, membership eligibility that originally allowed only females as members was extended to. family members (18 years of age or older) of any member of the Fraternal Order of Police. In I987, the name of the organization was changed dropping the word "Ladies" to reflect the growth in membership of the organization.

National Peace Officer's Memorial Day Service

Although President John F Kennedy proclaimed May l5th as National Peace Officers' Memorial Day in 1962, it wasn't until the Auxiliary sponsored and planned the first National Peace Officers' Memorial Day Service that any national effort was exerted to remember the line of duty deaths inflicted on those who serve the law enforcement profession. The. first Annual Memorial Service was held in Washington, DC on May 15, l982, with approximately 125 people attending. This May 15th, the Grand Lodge Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Police, together with the Grand Lodge Fraternal Order of Police, memorialized 130 officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice at our l6th Annual Peace Officers' Memorial Day Service. It is estimated that 15,000 police officers, survivors, families and friends gathered on the steps of the United States Capitol Building to hear President William Jefferson Clinton praise their fellow officers who will never be forgotten.

The National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial

The FOP Auxiliary is the ONLY law enforcement support organization that provided seed money to the National Law Enforcement  Officers' Memorial Fund, and in return holds a seat on the Board of  Directors of this fund.
After six years of dedicated effort by all of law enforcement, a memorial honoring all of law enforcement's sacrifices was completed in I991. The National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial is located in Washington, DC, our Nation's Capital.

Legislative Issues The Grand Lodge FOP Auxiliary is very interested and active in any legislative issues that affect police officers and their families. Our Legislative Committee is responsible for advising members when a particular Bill or issue that will have supportive or adverse impact is presented Auxiliary members are encouraged to respond to our Congressmen and  Senators regarding pending legislation.

Service/Charity Projects The Grand Lodge FOP Auxiliary and our subordinate auxiliaries have become very active in community projects and charities. Our number one charity is Easter Seals. Each year our   auxiliaries hold many events and donate many working hours to raising money for Easter Seals which is reported each year on the national telethon. This year the members of the Auxiliary raised  $96, 000. for our donation.

Critical Incident Response Service

It is not possible to know what devastating incidents may lie in our immediate future, or when one of our brothers or sisters may need our assistance, but it is our hope that through the training and planning of this service, we will be able to respond to those needs. The Grand Lodge Auxiliary is in the process of developing a service to provide information and assistance to those members who are interested in this area.

Scholarship Fund

In memory of  Kathryn Milton,  first National President of the Auxiliary, educational grants are awarded annually to dependent children 25 years of age or under, or to a member of the Auxiliary, to pursue their education.