-Blue Santa- Area police officers nominate children that are underprivileged, child victims, and/or witnesses to crimes that they meet in the community to take Christmas shopping with police officers.
-Philanthropy- The FOP believes in giving back to these communities because not only do we work here; we live here, we shop here, our children go to school here and we attend the churches here. From paying for a child’s funeral to donating to the local school supply drive, the ETFOP believes in supporting our community.
-Officer Benevolent Fund- Seriously ill/injured officers may not be able to pay their bills or feed their children when they are seriously ill and out of work for a time. The FOP cares for those who willingly put their lives on the line every day for all of us.
-Officer Equipment- Smaller departments often can’t afford lifesaving equipment for their officers leaving the officer to purchase this expensive equipment themselves on a very small salary!
-Officer Training- Law Enforcement leaders & politicians have a balancing act between budgeting & making the streets safe. Sometimes that means officers won’t or can’t receive the additional training that they need. Many officers spend their own money & vacation time to continue training, making themselves and the public they serve safer. The ETFOP provides training at no cost to our officers.