Bethlehem Star Lodge #20
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 325,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. Bethlehem Star Lodge #20 is one of those 2,100 lodges whose purpose is to be the voice of those dedicated individuals that serve and have served the City of Bethlehem, PA. We are committed to improving the working conditions of those officers and the safety of the citizens of Bethlehem through education, information, community involvement and employee representation. Nobody knows the challenges, stressors and dangers faced by today's police officers better than another officer. It is the job of the FOP to be the voice for each of those officers.
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Member of the Associate Lodge
An Associate Membership in the Fraternal Order of Police gives you the opportunity to show your support of law enforcement officers in our community. Associate Lodge members receive annual window decals and a personalized membership card. Associate Lodge members will receive correspondence from Bethlehem Star Lodge 20 to inform members of pertinent issues facing our membership.
Class I. Individuals wishing to be members of the Associate Lodge who are eligible to participate in the Legal Defense Plan established and maintained by the Grand Lodge at the plan level of their choosing. Applicants are required to be employed as a College or University Police Officers within the City of Bethlehem. Individuals outside the Bethlehem Star Lodge #20 should contact the lodge for eligibility.
Class II. Individuals wishing to be members of the Associate Lodge who are not eligible for the Legal Defense Plan. This includes but is not limited to civilian family and friends of Police officers as well as citizens of high moral standing that support law enforcement in their communities.
Class I. Individuals wishing to be members of the Associate Lodge who are eligible to participate in the Legal Defense Plan established and maintained by the Grand Lodge at the plan level of their choosing. Applicants are required to be employed as a College or University Police Officers within the City of Bethlehem. Individuals outside the Bethlehem Star Lodge #20 should contact the lodge for eligibility.
Class II. Individuals wishing to be members of the Associate Lodge who are not eligible for the Legal Defense Plan. This includes but is not limited to civilian family and friends of Police officers as well as citizens of high moral standing that support law enforcement in their communities.
Facility Sponsorship Opportunities
Support the development of our training facility and FOP Legacy Plaza. Sponsorship opportunities provide long-term recognition while directly supporting training, wellness, and community engagement initiatives.
Contributions will directly fund the buildout of a dedicated fitness and training space for first responders, including both physical fitness equipment and advanced training tools. This includes not only gym equipment to improve strength, endurance, and overall readiness, but also lifelike training manikins and simulation equipment used for realistic, scenario-based training. These tools allow officers and first responders to train in environments that closely mirror real-world incidents, improving decision-making, response time, and overall effectiveness.
In addition, sponsorship support will be used to bring nationally recognized first responder training programs to the Lehigh Valley. By hosting high-level instructors and specialized courses locally, we can provide advanced training opportunities that would otherwise require significant travel and expense, ensuring greater access for our personnel and surrounding agencies.
Ultimately, these investments ensure that first responders have access to top-of-the-line equipment and training resources, allowing them to perform at the highest level and better serve and protect the community.
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