08/13/2026
It is with tremendous pride that I announce Burlington Township Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #84 has been recognized as the 2026 FOP Lodge of the Year by the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police at the 39th Biennial Convention.
This recognition belongs to the entire Lodge #84 family…every retired and active member whose dedication, leadership, and commitment have helped build our Lodge into what it is today.
As President, I am incredibly proud to serve during this historic achievement, but this award does not belong to any one person or administration. It represents the collective efforts of generations of Lodge #84 members who established the foundation and traditions we proudly carry forward.
To our retired members…thank you for building the foundation.
To our active members…take pride in what we have accomplished together.
And to our future members…we will continue working to leave this Lodge even stronger for you.
We will continue to advocate.
We will continue to serve.
We will continue to lead.
And we will continue paving the way for those who follow.
Congratulations to the entire Lodge #84 family. I and the Executive Board are proud to represent the 2026 New Jersey FOP Lodge of the Year! 🏆
Fraternally Proud,
Ruben Ortiz-Cruz
President
New Jersey State FOP