Welcome to the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #1 located in Wilmington, Delaware.

The FOP was first introduced in Delaware on September 20, 1965 with the formation of Wilmington Lodge #1. The Delaware State Lodge was established somewhat later, in 1967. Lodge #1 represents over 600 sworn and retired law enforcement officers in the first state.

Our lodge proudly represents officers from the Wilmington Police Department, Elsmere Bureau of Police, New Castle City Police Department and the Newport Police Department.

2008 Board of Directors

back row standing: Tom Ragonese, Gerry Murray, Matt Severance, John Randolph, Chris Workman, Mike Groark, Joe Leary, Alvin Boardley, George Taylor, Charlie Puit, Ed Dempsey. front row sitting: Ralph Hauck, George Collins, Michael Lawson

Click Here for Pictures from the 2006 Retiree's Christmas Party

The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 324,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. We are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today's police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP.