F.O.P. WELCOMES MARICOPA SERGEANTS, GROUP PETITIONS CITY FOR RECOGNITION

MARICOPA, ARIZ. -- The Arizona Fraternal Order of Police -- with more than 6,500 member officers across the state – proudly welcomes the Maricopa Sergeants Council to the organization. A majority of Maricopa sergeants have joined the F.O.P. and formed the Council, saying they plan to establish an effective and productive dialogue with the city. The sergeants immediately petitioned the city requesting that the new F.O.P. organization be recognized as the authorized representative of police sergeants who work for Maricopa.
“We consider the request for recognition as a positive step forward in establishing a professional and effective relationship between the city and the sergeants,” said Sgt Ed Alameda, chairman of the F.O.P. Maricopa Sergeants Council. The primary purpose of the Council is to advocate for the interests of members during discussions with the city concerning wages, benefits and working conditions, Alameda said.
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 327,000 members around the globe. The F.O.P. is the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities. The organization is committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those it serves through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation.
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