Lodge #5 is the
largest FOP Lodge in Kansas. It represents the men and
women of the
Wichita Police Department. Lodge #5 received its'
charter on December 6, 1973 and today has a very strong
membership base of over 600.
Officers,
Detectives, and Sergeants comprise the commissioned
officers represented by Lodge #5. Lodge #5 also
represents some of the non-commissioned civilian
personnel of the
W.P.D.
These include Traffic Investigators, Station Clerks,
and Crime Scene Investigators. Lodge #5 represents all
of these personnel in contract negotiations and
grievance procedures.
Membership
is open to all commissioned members of the
Wichita Police Department and those within the
bargaining unit. Associate memberships are available to
those who do not meet the criteria for full active
membership but desire to assist in forwarding the aims
and goals of Law Enforcement and this Lodge.
Our
collective bargaining agreement is available for
other bargaining units. Contact the
webmaster to
obtain a copy.