We’re pleased to announce that we’ve teamed up with Aetna to offer Medicare-eligible FOP retirees and their spouses four Medicare Advantage plans designed to take a total approach to health and wellness — offering medical, prescription drug, hearing and vision coverage. These plans are for the Medicare-eligible FOP retirees and spouses who get their insurance on their own in the individual Medicare market, and they provide coverage starting January 1, 2021. Enrollment for new members in these plans is going on now and goes through December 4. Learn about these benefits and more at FOP.AetnaMedicare.com.

Paul Viollis, Law Enforcement & Security Analyst and Eric Konohia sit down with Police Sergeant and Founder of Why'd You Stop Me, Jason Lehman (Lodge 1 member) for a fascinating conversation of how his program is bringing Community and Police together through educating them on their respective fears surrounding Police -Community interactions. The results are nothing short of miraculous.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills as part of his worker protection package, SB 1159 by Senator Jerry Hill (D-San Mateo) and AB 685 by Assembly member Eloise Gómez Reyes (D-San Bernardino). SB 1159 expands access to workers’ compensation and makes it easier for first responders, health care workers and people who test positive due to an outbreak at work to get the support they need, including necessary medical care and wage replacement benefits. AB 685 ensures timely notification to employees and local and state public health officials of COVID-19 cases at workplaces. This notification will help workers take necessary precautions such as seeking testing, getting medical help or complying with quarantine directives.

Lodge 52 is offering “Front Line Police Care Packages” ($30 box filled with an assortment coffee, tea, chocolates and more) available through our website, www.svfop52.org. Anyone can purchase a package and we will send (or hand-deliver) it to any law enforcement department nationwide along with your personal letter of support included in the package. We have delivered a number of packages in our area already and have been moved to see many officers tear up with gratitude. Lodge 52 thinks it is important to remind them that they have the support of our community. Lodge 52 stands with all the hardworking, dedicated, selfless law enforcement officers who go out night after night into unknown dangers to protect their communities.

Mark your calendars and spread the word! On Wednesday, September 30th, AOCDS and Farmer Boys are teaming up to raise money for the AOCDS Memorial Fund. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at two participating locations in Orange County and 20% of your bill will be donated to the fund, which helps the families of our fallen as well as our law enforcement members when they're injured, ill or experiencing a catastrophic event. Drive-thru, to go, outside dining... we look forward to seeing you from a safe distance away. Thank you, as always, for supporting those who put their life on the line to protect others.

Did you know as a member of the Fraternal Order of Police you are entitled to many benefits from Medicare, to free or discounted college, credit unions, travel perks and much more. Please click the below links for more information.

National Fraternal Order of Police - Washington Watch. The weekly legislative update in Washington DC