Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police

06/10/2026

🏛️ NEW LAW PASSED: Protecting the Families of Our Reserve and Auxiliary Officers

Louisiana has officially enacted Act 608 (House Bill No. 12) during the 2026 Regular Session, expanding critical financial protections for those who step up to protect our communities.

Sponsored by Debbie Villio State Representative and a dedicated coalition of lawmakers, this vital legislation amends state law to provide crucial survival benefits for reserve and auxiliary law enforcement officers.

🔍 What This Means:
Expanded Protection: Secures financial security and survival benefits for the surviving spouses and children of reserve or auxiliary law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

Line of Duty Coverage: Applies to tragic incidents occurring while the officer is responding to emergencies, assisting the public, or traveling to/from work in an authorized agency vehicle.

Our reserve and auxiliary officers put on the badge and risk their lives alongside full-time personnel—it is only right that their families receive the same peace of mind and financial security.

Thank you to the authors and the legislature for standing behind all of Louisiana's law enforcement families! Thank you to Governor Jeff Landry for signing this important legislative.

05/17/2026

Thank you, Representative Paul Sawyer for your leadership and for sponsoring this important legislation.

05/13/2026

The Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police extends its sincere appreciation to Representative Paul Sawyer for authoring House Resolution 263, which designates May 11–16, 2026, as National Police Week in Louisiana.

The resolution honors the service, dedication, and sacrifice of the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. During Representative Sawyer’s presentation of the resolution on the House floor, he was joined by numerous fellow Representatives who stood in honor and remembrance of our fallen Brothers and Sisters across Louisiana and the Nation.

This week in Washington, D.C., as part of National Police Week observances, the following Louisiana officers are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial:

• Sergeant Caleb M. Eisworth
• Deputy Sheriff Charles W. Riley
• Officer Joseph J. Lyons
• Sergeant Grant J. Candies
• Officer Marc T. Brock
• Lieutenant Allen J. Credeur, Jr.

Their names will forever be etched among our nation’s heroes — a solemn and enduring reminder of lives dedicated to protecting others.

We remember their sacrifice, honor their service, and continue to pray for the loved ones and fellow officers who carry their memory forward each day.

05/07/2026

Protecting our officers means protecting the rules that ensure they are treated fairly. 🛡️⚖️

HB 341 is moving through the legislature, and it threatens to dismantle the Police Officers’ Bill of Rights. By removing guaranteed protections and giving administrators the power to decide your rights on a whim, this bill puts every Louisiana officer at risk.

We need a united voice to stop this. Head to our Voter Voice link now to tell your Representative: Vote NO on HB 341.

Don’t let them trade away your due process. Let’s keep our protections strong! 🚔💪 Click the link to take action. https://bit.ly/4thfLU1

04/28/2026

Congratulations to the newest members of Lodge 70, a newly chartered lodge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana!

Law enforcement demands courage, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to serve others. As these officers stand on the front lines protecting our communities, Lodge 70 stands ready to support and serve them.

Our Commitment:
• Support — Standing behind those who wear the badge
• Brotherhood — Strength, unity, and advocacy
• Dedication — Honoring the sacrifices of our members

04/19/2026

The Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police joins in mourning following the tragic events in Shreveport this morning. The loss of innocent lives—especially children—is something that weighs heavily on all of us across this state.

We also stand in full support of the law enforcement officers and fellow first responders who answered the call. Faced with an unthinkable situation, they responded with courage, professionalism, and a commitment to protect and serve. From securing multiple scenes to pursuing and stopping the suspect, their actions reflect the very core of what it means to wear the badge.

Incidents like this remind us that behind every call for service are men and women who carry not only the physical demands of the job, but the emotional toll that follows. Today’s events will stay with those who responded, and they will need our continued support in the days ahead.

The FOP remains committed to standing with our brothers and sisters in law enforcement—today and every day. We ask that you keep the victims, their families, and all responding agencies in your thoughts and prayers.

04/15/2026

Hancel Hedrick, a past State President of the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police passed April 13, 2026. Rest Easy Brother we have the watch now.

View Hancel Jay Hedrick's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/11/2026

🛡️ The Time for Unity is NOW
The Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police stands in full agreement: New Orleans deserves one unified, powerful representative organization. That organization is the Fraternal Order of Police.

A Foundation of Trust
Our commitment to the men and women of the NOPD isn't new—it’s built on years of advocacy and proven results. We are proud of our established relationship with Mayor Moreno, a partnership that dates back to her impactful tenure as a Representative in the Louisiana House and her time on the City Council, alongside now-CAO Joe Giarrusso.

This bond was forged through tireless collaboration between:

Our Governmental Liaison, Joe Mapes

Dedicated local members of Crescent City Lodge #2

Mayor Moreno, CAO Giarrusso, and state leadership

Stronger Together
It is time to move forward. We invite all members of the NOPD to join the nation’s and state’s largest rank-and-file law enforcement organization.

Our collective 6,000+ voice is stronger together. When we speak as one, that voice echoes louder where it matters most:

🏛️ Washington D.C.

⚖️ Baton Rouge

🎺 New Orleans

Let’s stop the fragmentation and start the unification. We are stronger together. We are the FOP.

03/11/2026

🛡️ Welcome to the Brotherhood: Fort Miro Lodge No. 68

​Huge congratulations to the newest members of Fort Miro Lodge No. 68 in Monroe, Louisiana!

​Law enforcement requires immense courage and a selfless heart. While these officers work tirelessly to protect our community, we are here to protect and serve them.

​Our Commitment
​Support: Standing behind those who wear the badge.
​Brotherhood: Providing a community of strength and advocacy.
​Dedication: Honoring the sacrifices made by Monroe’s finest.

​Join us in welcoming our new brothers! Drop a 💙 or a "Congratulations" below to show your support.

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03/11/2026

🚨 THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION HAS BEGUN! 🚨

​The Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police is back at the Capitol, fighting to protect the men and women who protect our communities. 🛡️⚖️

​Our Legislative Committee and our team at Mapes and Mapes are on the ground daily, tracking every bill that affects your rights, your retirement, and your safety. From sponsoring our own legislation like HB 12 to opposing threats to our pension systems, we are your voice in Baton Rouge.

​🔍 WHAT WE ARE WATCHING:
✅ FOP Sponsored: Extending Survivor Benefits (HB 12)
🚨 Critical Opposition: Stopping threats to MPERS (HB 31)
⚖️ Officer Rights: Protecting due process and personal privacy
💰 Benefits: Funding for protective vests and line-of-duty medical care

​We are monitoring several other pieces of legislation and will update the membership as the session moves forward.

​👇 CLICK THE LINK FOR THE we will need your help to make sure our message is heard loud and clear! 🗣️📱 Link is in the comments.

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