KCFOP Members Only Benefits

Members are automatically covered with the following;

* National FOP Legal Defense Plan (See Legal Plan coverage for details)

* $10,000 - Accidental Death by Bodily Injury/Dismemberment 24 hour coverage

* $20,000 - Line of Duty Death/Dismemberment

At the present time, members are also afforded the following additional insurance benefits through the Missouri State Lodge, F.O.P., via the per capita tax, which is already covered by your dues;

* $5000 - Accidental Death by Bodily Injury/Dismemberment 24 hour coverage

* $10,000 - Line of Duty Death/Dismemberment

* $12,500 - Occupational Assault - Line of Duty Death/Dismemberment

Your membership as a sworn law enforcement officer in the KCFOP provides you with access to any attorney who subscribes to the Plan. Refer to the Plan booklet for coverage. The KCFOP has a list of attorneys who are familiar with our issues but that does not prevent you from getting your own attorney on the Plan. You must join the KCFOP for this representation as coverage is strictly for members only.

By having funds available for Kansas City specific operations, we are able to provide funding for job actions such as we did in 1998, at City Hall, or the information picket of the Missouri Municipal League in September, 1999. Another case in point is the October, 1999, pay issue. When it became evident that our Department was deviating from previous agreements, we were able to provide professional appearing booklets, in 3-ring binders, outlining the agreements, historical perspective, and solutions. These booklets were printed up at a cost of $120.00 and provided to the entire Board of Police Commissioners, Mayor, Chief of Police and appropriate Deputy Chief. Had we not acted on our own, the information would have been late in reaching the appropriate people, and appeared after the Board of Police Commissioners could take action. By the next Police Board meeting, the issue was brought back to the Board by a member, and the Department modified its Y2K overtime schedule. Money saved is to be directed toward further police officer salary corrections.

Political Activity
We have retirees and an attorney who have expressed an interest in working on our behalf. They know the Kansas City Police Department and realize our Department’s good points as well as those which need changing. As non-Department Members they are not hindered by the same questions regarding supposed restrictions on political endorsements and campaign contributions that those who would like us to not have the opportunity to speak in our behalf would impose upon us. This is why the the Friends of the KCFOP was formed in our behalf. We are fortunate to have these friends who can speak honestly with elected officials about our membership's needs without fear of retaliation. For more information you may refer to the Friends of the KCFOP Website.

Legislative Activity

The KCFOP has a constant presence in Jefferson City talking to legislators about our issues and those law enforcement matters important to the service of our community.

In addition to other political activity, the KCFOP promotes and supports legislation benefiting law enforcement and the community. One prime example of this activity is the KCFOP Legislation of 2004 that made all assaults on law enforcement officers and emergency services workers a felony. This legislation was a culmination of a 3 year effort by the KCFOP to provide a better tool to prosecutors when police officers are the victims of assaults. This legislation was authored and promoted exclusively by the KCFOP. See KCFOP Assault Law passed in 2004.

Another example was the Master Patrolman/Detective legislation passed in 2004 promoted by the KCFOP to recognize tenured police officers and detectives. See Master Patrolman / Detective legislation passed in 2004.

In 2000 the KCFOP successfully blocked the passage of Senate Bill 769. The passage of this bill would have deprived Kansas City police officers of the right to a hearing before the Board of Police Commissioners for lengthy suspensions or terminations. This legislation followed a 5 year litigation by a Kansas City Police sergeant who was initially denied a board hearing over his termination. The courts forced the board hearing advising it was required by Missouri law. The resulting and protracted hearing and court battle ended with the sergeant winning the litigation and an unpublished settlement with the department in which the sergeant was retired. In the end the KCFOP was successful in defeating attempts to limit our member's access to due process. The KCFOP was also successful in providing the Board of Police Commissioners with another alternative, an independent hearing officer selected from arbitrators and retired judges. This provided our membership with an alternative elective option to a board hearing and prevented future attempts to limit our membership's due process rights. For more information refer to the KCFOP negotiated BOPC Board Hearing Resolution. Negotiations resulted in an official BOPC Board Hearing Waiver Form for the officer to opt out of the board hearing in favor of an arbitration hearing.

In 2001 the KCFOP worked together with the St Louis POA and the Missouri State FOP to pass the Stanze Bill. This legislation was eventually attached to our pay bill and provides for the restriction of Missouri DOR files relating to drivers licenses and registration information on police officers after the family of a police officer who lost his life in the line of duty was harassed by someone who located the family using the deceased officers DOR license information. See Stanze Form

In 2003 the KCFOP passed legislation removing the statutory requirement for Kansas City officers to live within the city limits. This change in the law returned the control of this restriction to the local level and allows us to lobby local legislators on this matter and not attempt to win the hearts and minds of 207 state legislators regarding a local issue they may not be concerned with. See HB709 which was later passed as amended into SB5.

In 2003 the KCFOP, this time with support from the Missouri State Lodge testified in behalf of and eventually passed legislation modifying the penalty for 1st degree assault on a police officer by making it a dangerous felony and requiring the sentenced party to serve a minimum of 85 % of his sentence prior to being eligible for parole. The KCFOP was responding to a suspect being considered for parole after serving only a few years of his sentence for the shooting and botched murder attempt of Officer Rob Blehm and Officer Derek McCollum. The Lodge also appealed to legislators, city officials, and the governor to bring the matter of this dangerous criminal's potential early release. So far he remains in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Future crimes of 1st degree assault on a police officer will meet with the increased penalties brought about by the Lodge's response to our members' needs. See SB5

The KCFOP continues to provide support to legislators who seek to pass anti-crime legislation to make Missouri a better place to live. The watch list provided to our members identifies many of the bills that we either support or oppose. The Lodge provides expertise and rank and file support to legislators from our membership that can only be provided by the working police officers and detectives that do the job. This is not a job that can be performed by any one person and we as a Lodge create a substantial asset for the Missouri legislature.

On the National Level the Grandlodge FOP works to promote legislation benefiting law enforcement officers. One of the latest successes was FOP promoted HR 218 which allows for law enforcement officers and retired officers to carry concealed weapons nationwide. Click here for a list of frequently asked questions on HR218. HR218 FAQ Sheet.

Be a part of the movement. The KCFOP represents the vast majority of officers on the KCPD and provides a voice that is heard for our members.

FOP Members Only Offers

The Grandlodge Fraternal Order of Police is the largest police organization in the country consisting of more than 2,100 local lodges and serving more than 321,000 members has worked diligently toward offering benefits to our membership nationwide. Listed below are just some of the benefits afforded to FOP members augmented by efforts of the individual state lodges and local lodges throughout the United States.

	Begun in January 2001, the Grassroots Action Network offers our more than 321,000 members the opportunity to play a direct and vital role in moving the F.O.P.'s top legislative priorities through Congress. As our annual "Day on the Hill" program demonstrates, grassroots activism is essential to ensuring that Members of Congress are encouraged to take specific, positive actions with respect to legislation the Fraternal Order of Police is actively lobbying for or against. Grandlodge FOP Website
	Calibre Press Inc. trains over 200,000 law enforcement officials annually. Celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2005, our tradition continues as the leader in law enforcement education and training. Through our widely recognized Street Survival® Seminars our objective is to provide the most informative and motivational survival training experience available to the law enforcement community. On an annual basis, we conduct over thirty-five, two (2) day seminars in different cities across the U.S. This unique needs-based training is presented by veteran police officers and the industry's leading trainers. The seminars are fast-paced and high-impact, utilizing the timeliest video footage. Its designed intent and reputation is to help police personnel STAY SAFE and healthy throughout their careers. For more information call 800.323.0037 or visit our web site at the Calibre Press Website.
	Enterprise Rent-A-Car is pleased to announce a program that will provide FOP members preferred pricing at over 5,000 airport and local locations in North America. Enterprise offers a wide selection of cars, trucks and vans to meet a variety of needs. So whether you need a van to move cargo or people, a luxury car for a wedding or a convertible to head off on vacation, Enterprise will be able to help you get on the road. In addition to servicing every major airport in the U.S., an extensive network of local locations puts the car you need right in your neighborhood. If getting a ride to our office is a concern, just call us--we'll pick you up. A dedicated reservation link has been placed in the Grandlodge FOP Members Only area. In order to access your discounted rates, simply click on the Enterprise logo and pick the location and car you need. Grandlodge FOP Website
	Avis Rent A Car Avis Weblink With great discounts and the highest levels of service, there's never been a better reason to rent with Avis! For special Grand Lodge FOP member reservations, click the link above or call 800.331.8000 and mention your AWD# S034700. Save additional money with money saving coupons from MSTA Membership Department. Enroll in Avis Preferred Express program using the AWD# and save the $50.00 on yearly enrollment fee.
	The Hylant Group FOP Legal Defense Plan, Fidelity Bond Program, Moonlighting Liability Program 800.341.6038 Enrollment (Hylant Group) 866.920.6600 Claims (Keenan & Associates) With legal action against law enforcement officers on the rise, we see an increasing need for comprehensive legal defense coverage, and we strongly encourage our members to seek the protection available through the FOP's program. This program was designed by us to ensure the best possible protection to all FOP members. Click here for details about the FOP's Legal Defense Plan. FOP Legal Plan Website
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	PUBLIC SAFETY FINANCIAL The F.O.P. Financial Services Broker Dedicated to the Needs of F.O.P. Members Individual, Lodge and State Investment Programs - including design of investment policy IRAs (ROTH) Annuities (Tax Deferred Investing) Mutual Funds (No Sales Charge) Pension Maximization - How to Get the Most from Your Pension Securities offered through Intersecurities, Inc., Member NASD, SIPC Contact Us: 800.457.6722 Toll Free in California 800.333.6924 Toll Free outside California 800.501.4476 Fax PSF911@aol.com 31192 La Baya Drive, Suite A-2, Westlake Village, CA 91362-4021
	PolicePay.net Police Compensation Consultants 405.234.2235 editor@policepay.net Police Pay.net Website Ronald J. York has provided services to FOP lodges since 1987, including Wage Surveys, Ability-to-Pay Analysis, and Contract Negotiations.
	NoBorders USA and Total Care Pharmacy Canadian Prescription Benefits 866.465.0471 FOP RX Website Convenience, Savings and Quality -- A Canadian Prescription The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) is pleased to provide members with a new prescription drug benefit program. Through this program, you can mail order safe, affordable Canadian medications from the comfort of your home, and have your prescriptions delivered right to your mailbox. Check out the Grandlodge FOP Website Members Only area for details.
	Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Nationwide FOP Mortgage Website 866.816.5143 www.FOPAdvantage.com Nationwide Advantage Mortgage CompanySM guarantees FOP members the best mortgage deal or pays you $300.* Our mortgage process is faster and easier than ever before: Apply and receive an approval decision in as little as 10 minutes. Apply only one time -- no pre-approval required. Pay no origination fee or underwriting fee. Get approved even if you haven't found a home. Apply for your next loan today! Call 1-866-816-5143 or go to www.FOPAdvantage.com. Mortgage newsletter for FOP members
	National FOP Retirement Health Savings PLan NEW! National FOP Retirement Health Savings Website ICMA Retirement Corporation 866-RHS-NFOP (866.747.6367) www.rhsnfop.org The NFOP Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan is a program brought to you by the FOP in partnership with the ICMA Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC). The program allows members to set aside savings now, to help pay for your health care costs in retirement, all on a tax-free basis. Access the Grandlodge FOP Website Members Only area for further details.
	National Computerized Agencies (NCA) FOP Auto & Home Insurance Program 800.622.8809 You Serve and Protect Us, We Serve and Protect You NCA's exclusive program offers qualifying FOP members significant discounts off automobile and homeowners insurance rates. Because of training and experience, law enforcement officers are safer drivers; they have fewer accidents and file fewer claims. As a result, it costs the insurance companies less to insure them than it does to insure others. For that reason, FOP members deserve lower automobile insurance rates. The FOP insurance program is available in most states and offers nationally recognized, financially strong insurance carriers that provide discounted rates exclusively through this program. Active or retired FOP members and their immediate families are eligible to participate in the program. Other coverages available include: motorcycle, boat, RV, personal umbrella, flood, antique/classic cars, motor homes, snowmobiles and personal watercraft (homeowners insurance may not be available in some areas). Convenient billing methods are available including monthly bank account deductions, direct billing and payroll deduction for participating agencies. NCA is a highly specialized agency that has served the law enforcement community for four decades and has achieved a reputation that is unsurpassed. For quotes and information call NCA toll-free at 800.NCA.8809 (800.622.8809) or visit their web site: NCA WEBSITE
	John Hancock Long-Term Care Insurance John Hancock FOP Website
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