Deputy Sheriff CCSO FOP Lodge 357

12/19/2025

We are having our Annual Christmas Party today December 19th, please plug in, bring family or friends… free entry raffle with ticket purchased. Food and Dj will be on the set-let’s have a great time!

12/19/2025

We are having our Annual Christmas Party tomorrow December 19th, please plug in, bring family or friends… free entry raffle with ticket purchased. Food and Dj will be on the set-let’s have a great time!

for collection Please reach out to Deputy Sheriff Roger Martinez 708-466-5149 [email protected]

12/02/2025

for collection Please reach out to Deputy Sheriff Roger Martinez 708-466-5149 [email protected]

12/02/2025

11/18/2025

🎄 🎁 Mark your Calendars 🎁🎄

06/18/2025

FOP Membership for Retired Officers:

*Yes, retired law enforcement officers can absolutely remain members of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP).
*Each local lodge sets its own specific requirements for retired membership, so it's best to contact your local lodge directly for eligibility.

The FOP offers a variety of benefits to its retired members, including access to insurance plans (health, dental, vision, life), legal defense options, discounts, and senior living resources.
Carrying a Firearm (for Retired Officers):

*Retired law enforcement officers can carry concealed fi****ms nationwide under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), often referred to as HR 218.
*To qualify under LEOSA, a retired officer generally needs to have separated from service in good standing from a public agency after a minimum of 10 years of service (or due to a service-connected disability) and must meet annual fi****ms qualification standards.
*It's crucial for retired officers to be aware of certain restrictions and exceptions under LEOSA, such as prohibitions on carrying fi****ms on private property with restrictions, or on state/local government property, installations, buildings, and parks. State laws regarding magazine capacity or forbidden ammunition types may also apply.
*While LEOSA provides federal authority, some retired officers also choose to obtain state-issued concealed carry permits if allowed in their state of residence.

Insurance for Retired Officers (in case something happens):

*Yes, retired law enforcement officers should absolutely consider having insurance, especially if they are carrying a firearm under *LEOSA or state concealed carry laws.
*The FOP Legal Defense Plan offers a specific "Retired Law Enforcement Officers Concealed Carry Coverage (CCC)" which provides unlimited legal defense for civil and criminal claims related to the legal carrying and/or use of a concealed weapon. This is a separate plan from the active officer's FOP Legal Defense Plan.

In summary, retired law enforcement officers have options to maintain FOP membership, carry fi****ms under LEOSA, and obtain specialized insurance for peace of mind.

https://www.foplegal.com/ccc.html

06/02/2025

FYI

Attention IL FOP members with children attending college this fall: The IL FOP State Lodge is offering a $500 scholarship available to one applicant from each of the 18 districts. Applications are due by August 29, 2025, and recipients will be selected on September 18, 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity!

To enter, click here for the application: https://www.ilfop.org/scholarship-winners/

05/26/2025

Today we honor and remember those who died while serving in the U.S. military. 🇺🇸😔🫂🇺🇸🎖🪖

05/23/2025

05/20/2025

If you work in 5th District or travel by going to work

05/16/2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/timothy-wilson-obituary?id=58344637

View Timothy Charles Wilson's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.