The Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary
was organized
to unite families of members of the Fraternal Order of Police; to promote
their welfare socially, morally, and intellectually; and to encourage them in
all things pertaining to their good.
In 1920, a group of wives of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania police
officers gathered to discuss issues concerning their husbands and their jobs.
This was the birth of the first "FOP Ladies Auxiliary." In 194l,
Kathryn M. Milton became the first national president of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Since that time the Auxiliary has grown to over 4, 000 members in 184
subordinate auxiliaries representing 28 states.
In 1985, membership eligibility that originally allowed only
females as members was extended to family members (18 years of age or older) of
any member of the Fraternal Order of Police. In I987, the name of the
organization was changed dropping the word "Ladies" to reflect the growth in
membership of the organization.
